Emma Irven - Solicitor

LMP offers an amazing boutique service to HNW individuals, providing exceptional experience and service, whilst never losing the empathy required in such an emotive field of law.’ Legal 500 2026

Emma joined Levison Meltzer Pigott in April 2026 having gained 8 years of previous family law experience in London.

She advises on all areas of Family Law relating to relationships, including divorce, matrimonial finance, nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, relationship breakdown of unmarried partners, and private children matters. In relation to children matters, she has particular experience in Hague convention cases having recently assisted on two reported cases in the High Court. Emma can also advise on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 where an individual makes a claim against a deceased person’s estate if they believe they have not received reasonable financial provision under the deceased’s will.

Emma builds trusting relationships with her clients recognising that she is with them during what can often be the most challenging period of their lives. She combines technical expertise with genuine empathy, making her a dependable adviser to clients navigating separation, co-parenting and other life changes.

Emma graduated from Durham University with a BA Combined Honours in Arts: Classics and Philosophy, before going on to study for a Graduate Diploma in Law and a Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School.

Education

BPP Law School: LPC( 2019-2021); Graduate Diploma in Law (2016-2017)
Durham University: BA Combined Honours in Art: Classics and Philosophy (2011-2015)
Ampleforth College 2005-2010

Career

Levison Meltzer Pigott (April 2026 – present)
Child & Child Solicitors (May 2025 – April 2026)
Craig Solicitors (Jul 2018 – May 2025)
GAUK (September 2017 – June 2018) – Immigration Legal Assistant

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